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Rupert FINLASON

Regimental number652
Date of birth19 August 1893
Place of birthCastlemain, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
Address52 Moran Street, Boulder, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, C W Finlason, Mines And City Club, Boulder, Western Australia
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as bridge intelligence officer. He carried out reconnaissances of the forward area for several days prior to the attack, and obtained most valuable information as to the best methods of approach. He also laid the jumping off tape and personally assisted in guiding the assaulting battalions. In consequence of his work although the enemy shelling was very heavy, the casualties in the brigade were very light. The entire absence of confusion and the ultimate success of the attack were also largely due to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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